The Legend of Hallowaiian
The Legend of Hallowaiian, also known as Hallowaiian: Adventure Hawaii, and Halloween Island, is a children's animated feature film directed by Sean O'Reilly. It was released on DirecTV on September 20, 2018[2] with limited theatrical release in October.[3][4]
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Directed by | Sean O'Reilly |
Written by | David Swift Scott Owen Stephen Meier |
Starring | Noah Schnapp Tia Carrere Mark Dacascos Vanessa Williams Teilor Grubbs Mark Hamill |
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Country | Canada |
Language | English |
Box office | $53,738[1] |
This original animated film was produced by King's Hawaiian newly formed production company Fresh Baked Films, SC Films International and Arcana Studio.[5]
Plot
Terror arises on the Big Island of Hawaii. Three young friends try to restore peace to their home, after accidentally releasing a mythical monster on Halloween. They must use their wits and courage, and will learn the importance of family, friends and culture.
Cast
- Vanessa Williams - Fire Goddess
- Tia Carrere - Nana
- Mark Dacascos - Pono
- Teilor Grubbs - Leilani
- Noah Schnapp - Kai
- Mark Hamill - Officer Duke
- Keifer O'Reilly - Eddie
- Page Feldman - Marge
- Sean Patrick O'Reilly - Mr. Griffith/Menehune
- Erick Dickens - Tom
- Dumi Owane - Teenage Girl
Reception
Bobby LePire from Film Threat considered that the film is: ... "cute and offers younger viewers a fun and important message....however, the lack of detail in the backgrounds hurt the atmosphere the screenplay attempts to create."[6]
Common Sense Media reviewed the film, stating: ... "This movie tells a simple and fairly satisfying story that will probably be absorbing for younger kids."[7]
Lavanya from Red Carpet Crash depicts the film as "The movie succeeds in depicting the island in a beautiful way, taking the audience right to the ocean and breathtaking natural elements of Hawaii."[8]
References
- "The Legend of Hallowaiian". Box Office Mojo. IMDb. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
- "Watch 'The Legend of Hallowaiian' Exclusively on DIRECTV CINEMA". about.att.com. Retrieved 2018-11-06.
- "King's Hawaiian Bows Animated Feature Film Voiced By Stars". Retrieved 2018-09-19.
- "Family animation 'Hallowaiian: Adventure Hawaii' secures North American deal for SC Films (exclusive)". Screen. Retrieved 2018-11-29.
- "SC Brings Tropical Terror to EFM with 'Hallowaiian'". www.animationmagazine.net. 2018-02-08. Retrieved 2018-09-19.
- "The Legend Of Hallowaiian". Film Threat. 2018-10-24. Retrieved 2018-11-06.
- "The Legend of Hallowaiian". Common Sense Media. 2018-10-25. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
- movies, LavanyaA freelance writer with love for; entertainment, Lavanya contributes articles about; lifestyle; relationships; women; environment; experiences, food Blogging about her; adventures; memories (2018-10-14). "Movie Review: 'The Legend Of Hallowaiian'". RedCarpetCrash.com. Retrieved 2019-01-24.